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Program Details

Area of Study

Arts, Humanities, & Social Sciences

Educational Goal

Associate in Arts Degree (A.A.)

Department

Visual, Performing, Comm Arts

Credit Hours

60

Curriculum Code

VPA.SPE.AA (U224A23)

Communication Studies is highly versatile, in that it teaches students about crucial issues of human relationships, particularly as revealed through communication issues. A degree in Communication Studies will prepare you to enter a wide range of fields, from advertising, marketing and business to education, law, politics, or public service. Communication Studies provides an important foundation for developing professional, work-related skills, and personal skills that will enhance your overall quality of life and relationships. Earning an Associate’s degree at Triton can provide a seamless transfer process into private and public colleges and universities in the state of Illinois. From the moment you enroll at Triton College you will have a network of success to ensure you reach your goals. With the help of our dedicated advisors and transfer center you will be supported in developing a tailor fit academic plan, explore your options and transition in to the university of your choice.  Triton is also a participant of the Illinois Articulation Initiative (IAI), a statewide agreement that allows transfer of the completed Illinois General Core Curriculum between participating IAI institutions. This ensures that your general education courses will transfer, helping you earn your 4-year degree as quickly as possible.

This pathway is for students who intend to pursue a Bachelor of Arts degree at a four-year school. Students must meet general education requirements for the Associate in Arts degree, and should complete the remaining required semester hours according to the requirements of the four-year school to which they plan to transfer. Our advising team can assist you with creating an academic plan tailored fit to your transfer program and destination to ensure you are on-track.

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